Language: PG (6 swears 0 'f') Representative swears b****); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG. (Basketball fighting and injuries)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Gene Luen Yang teaches computer science at Bishop O'Doud High School in Oakland California, and has decided to write a graphic novel about their Basketball team the "Dragons." We follow the team for a season, but Yang also includes some history (of Basketball, of the school, former coaches etc.), interviews with the coaches and players, and glimpses into his home life - juggling work, comics and family.
The page size seemed intimidating - carrying the book was like carrying a basketball, but I loved Dragon Hoops so much - and I'm not even a basketball fan. I loved watching Yang's process as it was included in the story line. The basketball action was authentic and exciting, there was a lot of cultural empathy and great messages about taking small steps to get to the great leaps.
Lisa Librarian
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